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Table of Contents
System Tour 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Aspire Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Open Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Close Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Easy-launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
System Utilities 11
Phoenix TrustedCore Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Accessing the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Navigating Through the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Setup Utility Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Launch Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
System Disassembly 23
Disassembly Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Stages of the Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Equivalent Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
System Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Pre-disassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
External Modules Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Removing the SD Dummy Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Removing the ExpressCard/54 Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Removing the Lower Case Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Removing the Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Removing the WLAN Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Removing and Dismantling the HDD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Removing and Dismantling the ODD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Removing the Cooling Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Removing the Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Removing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Removing the VGA Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Main Unit Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Removing the Upper Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Removing the Power FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Removing the Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Removing the E-key Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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Removing the Touchpad Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Removing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Removing the Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Removing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Removing the Card Reader Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Removing the DC-in Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
LCD Module Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Removing the LCD-CCD Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Removing the LCD Panel Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Removing the LCD Module Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Removing the CCD Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Removing the Microphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Removing the WLAN Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
System Troubleshooting 63
Hardware Diagnostic Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
POST Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
POST Error Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
POST Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Intermittent Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Online Support Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
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Chapter 1
System Tour
Features
Your Aspire 5910 is part of the Acer Gemstone line of notebook computers. It provides superior computing
performance and excellent audio-visual experience in an all new sleek and elegant exterior.
NOTE: The features listed in this section is for your reference only. The exact configuration of your Aspire
computer depends on the model purchased.
Computing platform
T Mobile technology: Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology
T Processor: Intel Core™ 2 Duo processor. Your Aspire notebook supports the following processor
sequence: T7600, T7400, T7200, T5600, and T5500.
T Processor technologies
t Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT)
Memory
T Two DIMM slots supporting DDR2 533/667 MHz memory modules
T Maximum 4 GB system memory using two soDIMM modules
T Supports dual-channel memory mode
T 1 MB flash BIOS and shadow RAM support
Storage subsystem
T SATA hard disk drives in 80–,120–, and 160 GB capacities (higher HDD capacity supported)
T DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive or DVD/CD-RW combo drive
T 5-in-1 card reader slot supports Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS),
Memory Stick Pro™ (MS Pro), and xD-Picture Card™ (xD) formats
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Audio
T One speaker grill with L/R stereo speakers
T One subwoofer supporting low-frequency effects
T Two built-in stereo microphones supports beam forming, echo cancellation, and noise suppression
technologies
T Realtek ALC883 Azalia High Definition Audio Codec
T Intel High Definition Audio (Intel HD Audio, integrated in the Intel ICH7-M)
T Supports the following audio technologies:
t Dolby® SurroundSound
t Dolby Home Theater
t S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)
t MS-Sound
Connectivity
T WLAN controller options
t Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (tri-mode 802.11a/b/g)
t Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN
t Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection (dual mode 802.11b/g)
T Broadcom NetLink™ BCM5787 Gigabit Ethernet Controller with PCI Express
T Acer Video Conference solution for advanced Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP)
t Acer OrbiCam™310,000 pixel camera supporting the Acer PrimaLite™ and Acer VisageON™ technologies
t Acer PureZone audio technology for crisp, uninterrupted voice communication
T Multiple network connection options
t WLAN via Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solution; Acer SignalUp™ compatible
t WPAN via Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) interface
t LAN via a Gigabit Ethernet port (Wake-on-LAN ready)
t 56K ITU V.92 MDC 1.5 modem (PTT approved, Wake-on-Ring ready)
I/O interface
T Front panel ports
t Line-in
t Microphone-in
t Headphone (with S/PDIF support)
t 5-in-1 card reader slot
T Rear panel: DC-in jack for the AC adapter
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Status indicators
T Power status
T Battery charge level
T HDD activity
T Num Lock
T Caps Lock
Power subsystem
T 71W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) or 44W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell)
T Acer QuicCharge™ battery technology
t 80% charge in 1 hour
t 2-hour rapid charge system-off
t 3-hour charge-in-use
T 3-pin 90W 19V AC adapter (DIS)
T ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard (supports standby and hibernation modes)
Physical
T Dimensions (width x length x height): 366.3 x 273.9 x 40.0/43.9 mm (14.4 x 10.8 x 1.6/1.7 in)
T Weight (with 8-cell battery pack): 3.2 kg (7.0 lbs)
T Two-spindle design for portability
T Holographic 3D finish exterior for a sleek, elegant look
T CeramiFinish interior surface for a comfortable hands-on fit
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Software
T Operating system options
t Windows Vista™ Ultimate
t Windows Vista Home Premium
t Windows Vista Home Basic
t Linpus Linux
T System tools and utilities
t Acer Empowering Technology (eNet, ePower, eAudio , ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, and
eSettings Management)
t Acer Crystal Eye
t Acer PureZone
t Acer GridVista
t Acer Launch Manager
t Acer Arcade or Acer Arcade Deluxe (DV Wizard, DVDivine, VideoMagician, Play Movie, and HomeMedia)
t Microsoft Works 8.5 with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial
t Adobe®Reader®
t CyberLink® PowerProducer®
t NTI CD-Maker™
t Norton Internet Security™
Environment
T Temperature:
t Operating: 5 ° C to 35 ° C
t Non-operating: -20 ° C to 65 ° C
T Humidity (non-condensing):
t Operating: 20% to 80%
t Non-operating: 20% to 80%
Accessories
T Acer Xpress VoIP phone with the Acer Video Conference Manager
T 512 MB, 1 or 2GB DDR2 667 MHz soDIMM modules
T 8-cell Li-ion battery pack
T 3-pin 90 W AC adapter
T External USB floppy disk drive
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Aspire Tour
This section is a virtual tour of your Aspire notebook’s interior and exterior components.
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Left View
Right View
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Rear View
2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged
use.
Base View
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Status Indicators
The computer has several status indicators for monitoring various system components and functions.
4 Num Lock Lights up blue when the Num Lock function is activated.
5 Caps Lock Lights up blue when the Caps Lock function is activated.
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Easy-launch Keys
On the left and right side of the keyboard are special keys for launching commonly-used programs.
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Chapter 2
System Utilities
Phoenix TrustedCore Setup Utility
Phoenix TrustedCore Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your system's Basic Input/
Output System (BIOS). Since most systems are already properly configured and optimized, there is normally
no need to run this utility.
You will need to run this utility under the following conditions:
T When changing the system configuration including:
t Setting the system time and date
t Configuring the hard drives
t Specifying the boot device sequence
t Configuring the power management modes
t Setting up system passwords or making other changes to the security setup
T When a configuration error is detected by the system and you are prompted (“Run Setup” message) to
make changes to the BIOS settings.
IMPORTANT: If you repeatedly receive “Run Setup” messages, the RTC battery located on the system
board (RTC1) may be defective. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in
CMOS. Replace the RTC battery with a new one.
NOTE: For ease of reading, Phoenix TrustedCore Setup Utility will be simply referred to as “Setup” or “Setup
Utility” in this Service Guide.
The screenshots used in this guide display default system values. These values may not be the same
as those in your computer.
In the descriptive tables following each of the menu screen illustrations, settings in boldface are the
default and suggested parameter settings.
The Setup Utility loads the configuration values in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM.
This memory area is not part of the system RAM, which allows configuration data to be retained when power is
turned off. The values take effect when the system is booted. Power-On Self Test (POST) uses these values to
configure the hardware. If the values and the actual hardware do not agree, POST generates an error
message. You must run this utility to change the BIOS settings from the default or current configuration.
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Menu bar
Legend bar
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Key Function
and To move between selections on the menu bar.
To move the cursor to the field you want.The currently selected field will be highlighted.
and The right side of each menu screen displays a field help panel—Item Specific Help panel.
This panel displays the help text for the currently selected field. It updates as you move
the cursor to each field.
You can also use these keys to navigate through the multipage General Help window.
F5 or (-) To select a value for the currently selected field (only if it is user-configurable). Press F5
F6, (+), or or (-) to select the next lower value; F6, (+), or Space to select the next higher value.
Space A parameter that is enclosed in square brackets [ ] is user-configurable. Parameters are
not user-configurable for one of the following reasons:
T The field value is auto-configured or auto-detected.·
T The field value is informational only.
T The field is password-protected.
Enter To select a field value.
Esc or Alt-X If you press this key:
T On one of the menu screens, the Exit menu displays.
T On a General Help window, closes the window.
F1 or Alt-H To bring up the General Help window. This window lists other Setup navigation keys that
are not displayed on the legend bar.
F9 Press to load default system values.
F10 Press to save changes and close the Setup Utility.
Additional help information is available on the General Help window. Just press F1 on any screen.
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Information
The Information menu screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. These information
are necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support.
Field Description
CPU Type Displays the processor name, sequence number, and clock speed.
CPU Speed Displays the CPU speed.
IDEO Model Name Displays the hard disk drive model.
IDEO Serial Number Displays the hard disk drive serial number.
ATAPI Model Name Displays the optical disc drive model.
System BIOS Version Displays the current system BIOS version.
VGA BIOS Version Displays the current VGA firmware version.
KBC Version Displays the current keyboard controller version.
Serial Number Displays the system serial number.
Asset Tag Number Displays the system asset tag number
Product Name Displays the official model name of the product.
Manufacturer Name Displays the manufacturer of the computer.
UUID Displays the universally unique identifier of your computer. This will only be
visible when an internal LAN device is presenting.
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Main
The Main menu screen allows you to configure the basic system settings and view the memory allocations.
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Security
The Security menu screen displays system passwords options to help safeguard and protect your computer
from unauthorized use.
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IMPORTANT: Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the
screen. Only shaded blocks representing each typed character are visible.
3. Retype the password to verify the first entry, then press Enter.
You will be prompted to save the new password.
4. Press Enter.
The corresponding password status field displays Set to indicate that a password has been enabled.
5. Press F10 to save the password and close the Setup Utility.
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5. Peel off the black tape near the DIMM slot to expose the SW1 dip switch.
6. Locate the SW1 dip switch (G55).
Boot
The Boot menu screen allows users to set the drive sequence in which Setup attempts to boot the operating
system. By default, Setup searches for boot devices in the order shown in the screen below.
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Exit
The Exit menu displays the several options on how to quit from the Setup Utility. Select any of the exit options
then press Enter.
Option Description
Exit Saving Changes Saves changes made and closes the Setup Utility.
Keyboard shortcut: F10·
Exit Discarding Changes Discards changes made and closes the Setup Utility.
Load Setup Defaults Loads the factory-default settings for all Setup fields.
Keyboard shortcut: F9
Discard Changes Discards all changes made to the Setup Utility and loads the previous
configuration settings.
Save Changes Saves all changes made to the Setup Utility.
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BIOS Recovery
If a BIOS flash procedure fails to complete, perform a BIOS recovery procedure by using the Crisis Recovery
Diskette. During this procedure, the system will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block, called boot
block, to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization.
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Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows users to configure three of the easy-launch keys—Acer Empowering, Web browser,
and Mail.
2. Select which key to configure, then click the Add button opposite it.
3. You can set the key to open a particular file or program, or display a Web site address. Select the
corresponding radio button, then type or browse for your selection.
4. If you’ve entered a Web site address, key in a descriptive label for the new easy-launch key function.
5. Click OK.
6. Click OK to save the new settings.
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Chapter 3
System Disassembly
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to disassemble the notebook computer for
maintenance and troubleshooting purposes.
Disassembly Tools
In performing the disassembly process, you will need the following tools:
T Wrist-grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
T Philips screwdriver
T Flat screwdriver
T Hex screwdriver
T Flat plastic screwdriver
T Plastic tweezers
IMPORTANT: The disassembly procedure described in this chapter is a gradual process, as illustrated in the
flowcharts preceding each disassembly stage section. This means that users need to observe
the instructions in a step-by step manner. To illustrate, removing the HDD assembly will require
that you first remove the battery pack and the stylus. Failure to observe the gradual flow of the
process may result in component damage.
NOTE: To reinstall the system components and assemble the unit, perform the disassembly procedures
in reverse.
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Pre-disassembly Procedure
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, perform the steps listed below:
1. Turn off the power to the computer and all peripherals.
2. Unplug the power cord from the computer.
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Turn off
computer and
disconnect
power cord
Hard drive
ODD bracket Heat sink
shielding
(Cx1) (Dx4, Gx5)
(Ex2)
VGA board
(Fx2)
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3. Slide the battery release latch to pop up the battery from its bay.
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2. Pry the lower case cover from the main unit, then remove it.
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2. Disconnect the antennas from the WLAN board, then move them away from the board.
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2. Use a plastic flat screwdriver to push the ODD assembly out of the main unit, then slide it out of its bay.
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3. Detach the ODD bracket by removing the screws that secure it to the ODD module.
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2. Carefully pull the heat sink from its base, then remove it from the system board.
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3. Hold the processor by its edges and remove it from its socket (U36).
IMPORTANT: When installing a processor, note the golden arrow on the corner to make sure the processor is
properly oriented over the socket. Refer to figure above.
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2. Hold the VGA board by its edges and pull it from its slot (MXM1).
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Main unit
Upper case
Lower case
(Ix1, Cx10, Jx2, Dx3) )
Modem board
Power FPC cable
(Fx2)
Speaker case
Bluetooth board
(Dx3, Kx3)
E-key board
Subwoofer
(Fx3)
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2. Pry the keyboard off to release it from the upper case, then turn it over the palmrest to gain access to the
keyboard cable.
3. Disconnect the keyboard cable from its system board connector (KB1) to completely detach the keyboard
from the main unit.
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2. Disconnect the LCD and internal microphone cables from their system board connectors (LCD1,
INTMIC1).
3. Close the computer lid and turn the unit over to the base side.
4. Remove the lower case screws securing the LCD module.
5. Turn the unit right side up and open the notebook lid again.
6. Remove the hinge screws securing the LCD module.
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4. Turn the unit over again and remove the top upper case screws.
5. Pry the upper case from its lower case latches to remove it.
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2. Detach the touchpad FPC cable from the upper case adhesive tape.
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5. Carefully pry loose the touchpad board from the upper case to detach it.
CAUTION: The touchpad board is glued to the upper case. Remove the touchpad board only if it is defective.
2. Peel off the tape protecting the Bluetooth and modem cables.
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4. Remove the modem board from its card reader board connector (MDC1), then disconnect the modem
cable from the board.
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2. Disconnect the USB FPC cable from the its USB board connector.
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2. Remove the screws securing the system board and the card reader board to the lower case.
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2. Turn the system board over, and detach the card reader board from its connector (CARDREADER1).
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LCD module
LCD bezel
(Jx6)
LCD panel
LCD chassis
(Lx4, Dx2)
LCD-CCD cable
CCD board
Internal microphone
WLAN antennas
(Mx1)
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3. Remove the LCD panel from its chassis, then turn it over to gain access to the inverter board cables.
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2. Disconnect the LCD connector end of the LCD-CCD cable from the LCD panel PCB.
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Chapter 4
System Troubleshooting
This chapter provides instructions on how to troubleshoot system hardware problems. If the problem can’t be
resolved using the procedures described here, information for getting online technical assistance is also
provided.
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IMPORTANT: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels
can damage to the drive.
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.
2. Check if the FDD Test is successful (pass).
3. Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board.
If the error still remains:
1. Reconnect the external diskette drive.
2. Replace the external diskette drive.
3. Replace the system board.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any label attached to it. The label can damage the
drive.
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.
2. Check if the CD-ROM Test is successful (pass).
3. Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs, reconnect the CD-ROM drive connector on the system board.
If the error still remains:
1. Reconnect the CD-ROM module.
2. Replace the CD-ROM module.
3. Replace the system board.
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Memory Check
Memory errors might stop system operations, display error messages, or cause the system to hang up.
Make sure that the DIMM is properly installed in its slot. A loose connection can cause an error.
If the DIMM connection is correct, run the Doagmpstotics Test.
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the Doagmpstotics program.
2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.
3. Press F2 in the test items.
4. Follow the instructions in the message window.
Pin 1: + 19 to +20.5V
Pin 2: OV, ground
NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect.
3. If the power indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the AC adapter for correct continuity and
installation.
4. If the operational charge does not work, see the “Check the Battery Pack” section on the next page.
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Touchpad Check
If the touchpad doesn’t work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU:
1. Reconnect the touchpad cable.
2. Replace the touchpad board.
3. Replace the system board.
After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement
can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware
problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.
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IMPORTANT: If the system fails after you make changes in the Setup Utility menus, reboot the computer,
enter Setup, then press F9 to load the Setup defaults to correct the error.
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LCD-related Symptoms
Power-related Symptoms
Symptom/Error Action in Sequence
Power shuts down during operation Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Refer to the
“Power System Check” section on page 65.
Battery pack
Power adapter
System board
The system won’t power on. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Refer to the
“Power System Check” section on page 65.
Battery pack
Power adapter
System board
The system won’t power off. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Refer to the
“Power System Check” section on page 65.
Hold and press the power button for more than four seconds.
System board
Battery won’t charged Refer to the “Check the Battery Pack” section on page 65.
Battery pack
System board
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Memory-related Symptom
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Memory count (size) appears different from Run the Setup Utility, then press F9 to load the system
actual size. defaults.
DIMM
System board
Audio-related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
In Windows multimedia programs, no Audio driver
sound comes from the computer. Speaker
System board
Internal speakers emit noise or emit no Speaker
sound. System board
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I/O-related Symptoms
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Intermittent Problems
Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a
hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement
should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.
When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:
1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least ten times.
2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.
3. If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.
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Undetermined Problems
Undetermined problems are those for which diagnostic tests cannot identify the cause. This may be a failure to
detemine which adapter or device failed, which installed device is malfunctioning, a short circuit is suspected,
or when the system is inoperative.
IMPORTANT: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer, and that power supply to the
computer is good.
Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Visually check the failing FRU for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.
3. Remove or disconnect all the following devices:
t Non-Acer devices
t Printer, mouse, and other external devices
t Battery pack
t Hard disk drive
t DIMM
t Optical drive/diskette drive
t Cards in the ExpressCard/54 and card reader slots
4. Power on the computer.
5. Determine if the problem has changed.
6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.
7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
t System board
t LCD module assembly
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Top View
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System Switch
If you have enabled the Password on Boot field and you forget the supervisor password, you will not be able to
boot up the computer. The same thing applies if you forget an HDD password. Your Aspire notebook has a
hardware dip switch (SW1) for clearing lost system passwords. Go to page 18 for instructions on how to use
this dip switch.
G55
PSW_CLR# 1 2
GAP-OPEN
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Appendix A
Model A
System Internal Part Number: 91.4V301.001G
DC Level Part Number: DC.4V301.001
System Board Internal Part Number: 55.4V301.001G
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Model B
System Internal Part Number: 91.4V301.002G
DC Level Part Number: DC.4V301.001
System Board Internal Part Number: 55.4V301.001G
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Model C
System Internal Part Number: 91.4V301.003G
DC Level Part Number: DC.4V301.001
System Board Internal Part Number: 55.4V301.001G
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Model D
System Internal Part Number: S2.AGV0X.001
DC Level Part Number: DC.4V301.001
System Board Internal Part Number: 55.4V301.001G
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Appendix B
Item Specification
VGA/DVD-D/S-Video Port Test
CRT monitor Acer 211c 21"
ViewSonic G220F
ViewSonic PF790 19"
Sony TV Trinitron (S-Video)
LCD monitor Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD
Acer AL1521 15" LCD monitor (DVI)
Acer AL1721 17" LCD monitor (DVI)
ViewSonic VD201b 20'' LCD (DVI-I, DVI-D, D-sub)
Westinghouse W37G (HDMI)
HP LP2065 20" TFT monitor (DVI Port)
HP S9500 19" monitor (DVI Port)
Projector Dell 3300MP projector
USB Port Test
USB mouse Logicool USB mouse (OWCM-USB)
Logitech USB wheel mouse
Logitech First Wheel Mouse
Dell by logitech
HP USB Optical Austin Mouse
Belkin MiniGlow optical USB mouse
HP USB optical mouse (RB129AA)
USB keyboard Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro
Dell USB keyboard
dxe Internet Navigator Keyboard
Dell Smart Card Keyboard
USB joystick Logitech WingMan RumblePad (G-UA3)
USB speaker Aiwa Multimedia Digital Speaker (SC-UC78)
Peripheral Dolby headphone (5.1 channel)
Panasonic USB Speaker (EAB-MPC57USB)
JS iFun USB speaker
USB web camera Intel Easy PC Camera (A20953-001)
Orange Micro USB 2.0 Web Cam
USB scanner Canon Scanner D1250 (JP OS only)
HP 2400 Scanjet (USB1.1)
USB printer HP 450wbt Deskjet Printer (USB/Bluetooth)
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Item Specification
USB hub ATEN UH-204 4 -port USB hub
IOGEAR 4-port USB hub
Corega WLAN USB Stick-11 (CG-WLUSBST11)
USB card reader PQI 6-in-1 Flash Card Reader/Writer
USB Zip drive Iomega USB Zip 250 MB
USB hard drive Fujitsu DynaMO-1300 1.3G
Transcend 80G HDD (with IEEE1394)
Galileo Mass Storage 2.5 Travel Kit (with IEEE 1394)
Transcend 2.5" Portable 80 GB HDD
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Item Specification
Secure Digital (SD) Apacer 128/256 MB SD card
Transcend 256 MB SD card
SanDisk 256 MB SD card
Apacer 2 GB SD card (150x Hi-Speed)
Kingmax 1GB SD card (66x Hi-Speed)
SanDisk I GB SD card
RIDATA 4 GB SD PRO Memory Card
Memory Stick (MS) I-O DATA 64 MB Memory Stick
Apacer 128 MB Memory Stick
Sony 512 MB Memory Stick Pro
Lexar High-speed 512 MB Memory Stick Pro Duo
Lexar High-speed 1 GB Memory Stick Pro Duo
SanDisk 1GB Memory Stick Pro
Sony High-speed 2 GB Memory Stick Pro Dou
Sony 2 GB Memory Stick Pro
MultiMedia Card (MMC) SanDisk 32MB MMC
Apacer 128 MB MMC
Transcend 64/128 MB MMC
Transcend 128 MB MMC
Transcend 256 MB MMC
SanDisk 128 MB RS-MMC
PQI 256 MB RS-MMC Mobile\
Transcend 512 MB MMC
A-DATA Turbo 200X 2 GB MMC
CompactFlash Apacer 256/512 MB Compact Flash Card
SanDisk 2 GB Compact Flash Card
extreme Digital Olympus 512 MB xD-Picture Card
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Item Specification
Games Blizzard
q Blizzard WarCraft III (CD-04-062)
q Blizzard WarCraft III - Frozen Throne Expansion Pack (CD-04-157)
Atari
q Neverwinter Nights + Patch v1.62 (CD-04-220 / WKS)
q Unreal Tournament 2004 (CD-04-140)
ID Software
q Quake III Arena (CD-04-057)
q Quake IIII (CD-04-197)
Activision
q Call of Duty 2 (CD-04-203)
q Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy (CD-04-192)
Electronic Arts
q A Battlefield 1942 (CD-04-107/WKS)
q Battlefield 2 (CD-04-207)
q Command & Conquer Generals (CD-04-222 / WKS)
q Madden NFL 2006 (CD-04-216)
q Nascar Thunder 2004 (CD-04-113)
q Nascar SimRacing (CD-04-228)
q NBA LIVE 2006 (CD-04-214 / WKS)
q Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2006 (CD-04-199)
q Medal of Honor Allied Assault Spearhead Expansion Pack (CD-04-122-1)
q FIFA World Cup GERMANY 2006 (CD-04-234)
q Sports FIFA 2006 Soccer (CD-04-236)
Microsoft
q Flight Simulator 2004 A Century of Flight (CD-04-074)
q Halo (CD-04-078)
q Rise of Nations 1.0 (CD-04-079 / WKS)
Activision Doom 3 (CD-04-194)
Sierra Half-Life 2 (CD-04-237)
Crytek Far Cry (CD-04-154)
Interwise Silent Hunter III (CD-04-226)
Ubisoft Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (CD-04-230)
System utilities and applications PowerDVD
Windows DVD Maker
NTI-CD Maker
Acrobat Reader
Microsoft Office
Norton Internet Security
Acer Launch Manager
Wireless AP
Bluetooth AP
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Appendix C
Technical Specifications
This section provides technical specifications for the system hardware components.
Processor
System Controllers
Item Specification
Storage controller Intel ICH7-M
Memory controller Intel 82945PM
Graphics controller ATI Mobility Radeon X2300 HD
Audio controller Realtek ALC883 Azalia HD Audio Codec
USB controller Integrated in the Intel ICH7-M
Keyboard/touchpad controller Winbond WPC8768L
LAN controller Broadcom NetLink BCM5787 Gigabit Ethernet Controller with PCI
Express
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System Controllers
Item Specification
WLAN controller Options include:
T Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
T Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN
T Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
Memory
Item Specification
Memory controller Intel 82945PM
DIMM slot number 2
Maximum memory size 2048 MB
per socket
Maximum memory 4 GB (2 GB soDIMM installed in both DIMM slots)
DIMM type DDR II synchronous DRAM
Provider Hynix Nanya
Model HYMP564S64C HYMP512S64C NT512T64UH8B0FN-3C
P6-Y5 AB P8-Y5 AB
DIMM size 512 MB 1 GB 512 MB
DIMM speed 667 MHz
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Video Interface
Item Specification
Graphics controller ATI Mobility Radeon X2300 HD
Package Micro-FCBGA 465-pin
Video memory 256 MB
Memory bus width 128-bit
Memory type Graphics Double Data Rate 3 (GDDR3)
Compatibility T Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
T PowerPlay 6.0
Audio Interface
Item Specification
Audio controller Realtek ALC883 Azalia
Amplifier G1431, G1412, and G1442
Internal speakers T One speaker grill with 2W L/R stereo speakers
T One 2.5W subwoofer
Internal microphone Two built-in stereo microphones
Supported audio technologies T Intel HD Audio (integrated in the Intel ICH7-M)
T Dolby SurroundSound
T Dolby Home Theater
T S/PDIF
T MS-Sound
USB Interface
Item Specification
USB controller Integrated in the Intel ICH7-M
USB specification 2.0
Number of USB port 4 (two each on the left and right sides)
Keyboard
Item Specification
Keyboard controller Winbond WPC8768L
Keyboard layout 88-/89-/93-key keyboard with international language
support
Features T Embedded numeric keypad
T Inverted "T" cursor keys, 12 function keys, Windows®
key, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, and
hotkey controls
T Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous,
next, and record keys
T Easy-launch keys: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth,
Acer Empowering, and Acer Arcade
Simultaneously support for internal and Yes
external keyboard
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LAN Controller
Item Specification
LAN controller Broadcom NetLink BCM5787 Gigabit Ethernet Controller with PCI Express
Data link protocols T Ethernet
T Fast Ethernet
T Gigabit Ethernet
Remote management DMI 2.0
protocol
Interface type PCI Express x1
LAN connector type RJ-45
LAN connector location Left side
Features T Wake on LAN (WOL)
T ACPI 2.0
WLAN Controller
WLAN Module
Specification
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN
Dimensions 2.00 x 1.18 x 0.18 in 2.00 x 1.18 x 0.13 in
(H x W x D) (50.95 x 30 x 4.5 mm) (50.95 x 30 x 3.30 mm)
Weight 6g 7.2g
Diversity On-board dual diversity switching On-board diversity support for
support for systems designed with systems designed with two or three
two antennas antennas
Radio ON/OFF control Supported in both hardware and software
Connector interface Mini Card form factor, based on PCIe electrical interface
LEDs Output Link, Activity Single LED
Operating temperature 0 to +80 ° C
Humidity Non-operating 50% to 92% RH non-condensing (at 50% to 90% RH non-condensing (at
temperatures of 25 ° C to 80 ° C) temperatures of 25 ° C to 35 ° C)
Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 2000, XP (32/
(Professional, Home, Tablet), 2000 64-bit), and Vista (32/64-bit)
Wi-Fi Alliance Wi-Fi CERTIFIED for 2.4 GHz and 5 Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11a, 802.11b,
GHZ band, WMM, WPA and WPA2 802.11g, WMM, WPA, and WPA2
(Wi-Fi Alliance Draft-N and 802.11n
certifications expected when
available)
Microsoft WHQL Yes
IEEE WLAN standard IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE
IEEE 802.11b 802.11g, (targeting IEEE 802.11n
when available)
Architecture Infrastructure or ad hoc (peer-to-peer)
Data rate Up to 54 Mbps data rates Up to 300 Mbps Draft-N data rates
Encryption 64-bit and 128-bit WEP, AES-CCMP, CKIP, TKIP, 64-bit and 128-bit WEP
CKIP, TKIP (for 802.11a/b/g), AES-CCMP (for
802.11a/b/g/n)
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Modem
Item Specification
Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K
Supports modem protocol V.90/V.92 WWDAA
Modem connector type RJ-11
Modem connector location Right side
Bluetooth Interface
Item Specification
Chipset Foxconn Broadcom 2045
Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate)
Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG
specification is ratified).
Interface USB 1.1
Connector type USB
Battery Pack
Item Specification
Type Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Vendor Panasonic Sanyo Sony Simplo
Number of cells 6 8 6 8 6 8 6 8
Capacity (mAh) 4000 4800 4000 4800 4000 4800 4000 4800
AC Adapter
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Capacity
Specification
80 GB 120 GB 160
Provider Seagate Toshiba Seagate
Model
Part number ST980811AS MK1237GSX ST9160821AS
Formatted capacity 120 GB
Number of disks 2
Number of data heads 4
Interface ATA7/Serial ATA 1.0a
Seek time (average) 12ms
Rotational speed 5,400 (±0.1%) rpm
Data transfer rate
Internal 335 to 613 Mb/s
Buffer to Host 300 MB/s
Buffer 8 MB
Dimensions (mm)
Height 9.5
Width 69.85
Depth 100.0
Weight 102g (max)
Allowable voltage 5V ±5%
Temperature
Operating 5 to 55 ° C
Non-operating
-40 to 60 ° C
Humidity (non-condensing) 8–90%R.H.
Vibration
Operating 9.8m/s2 (1G)
Non-operating 49m/s2 (5G)
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Item Specification
Provider HLDS Sony Pioneer
Model GSA-T20N AD-7560A DVR-K17RS
Drive type Internal Slim DVD/CD
writer
Data transfer rate Write:
• CD-R: 24X
• CD-RW: 24X
• DVD-RW: 6X
• DVD-R/+R/+RW: 8X
Write
• DVD-RAM: 5x
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI)
compatible
Supported disc formats DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW,
DVD+R (SL, DL)/RW,
CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM,
DVD-RAM, DVD-R,
DVD-RW, DVD+R (SL,
DL), DVD+RW; CD-R,
CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-
ROM XA, CD-DA, CD-I,
CD-Extra, CD-Text,
Photo CD, Video CD
Buffer memory 2 MB
Power supply 5V DC
LCD Panel
Provider
Specification
CMO AUO Samsung
Model name N154I2 B154EW02 V1 LTN154AT01-001 G
<can’t locate this
model>
Screen size 15.4" (wide) 15.4" (wide)
Resolution (H x V) 1280x800 WXGA 1280x800 WXGA
Color support 262K 262K
Brightness (nits) 200 200
Contrast ratio 400:1 400:1
Viewing angle 20/45/45/45 80/40
(U/D/R/L) ) (H/V)
Power consumption 5.2 W 6.5 W
(without inv)
Outlines (W x H x D, mm) 344x 222x6.2 344.0 x 222.0 x 5.8
Weight 540 g 500 g
Response time 16 ms 16 ms
Electrical interface LVDS 1ch LVDS
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LCD Inverter
Item Specification
Vendor & model name Darfon/V189-301GP
Brightness conditions N/A
Input voltage (V) 9~21
Input current (mA) 2.56 (max)
Output voltage (V, rms) 780V (2000V for kick off)
Output current (mA, rms) 6.5 (max)
Output voltage frequency (k Hz) 65K Hz (max)
System BIOS
Item Specification
BIOS vendor Phoenix
BIOS version v0.14
BIOS ROM Winbond W25X80 spiFlash Memory
BIOS ROM size 1M byte fLASH ROM SST
BIOS package 8-pin SOIC 208mil
Supported industry standards T PCI 2.2 or later
T System/HDD Password Security Control
T INT 13h Extensions
T PnP BIOS 1.0a
T SMBIOS 2.4 or later
T BIOS Boot Specification (Compal, Phoenix, Intel).
T Simple Boot Flag 1.0
T Boot Block
T PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification
T USB Specification 1.1/2.0
T IEEE 1394 1.0
T USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support
T PC Card Standard 1995 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device)
T IrDA 1.0
T Support Intel HD Audio
T WfM 2.0
T Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) 2.1
T Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface (BIS) 1.0
T PC2002/2005 compliant
T Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology
T AHCI support
BIOS password control Via Setup Utility’s Security menu (Set Supervisor Password)
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Power Management
Item Specification
Power management standard ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0
System power management states T Mechanical Off (G3) – All system devices are turned off
completely.
T Soft Off (G2/S5) – OS initiated shutdown. All devices
in the system are turned off completely.
T Working (G0/S0) – Individual devices such as the
processor and hard disk may be power managed in
this state.
T S3 Sleeping State
T CPU set power down
T VGA suspend
T Audio power down
T Hard disk power down
T Optical drive power down
T Card reader function suspend
T S4 Sleeping State (hibernation mode) – All system
states and data are saved onto disk before power
shutdown. The same session is restored the next time
the system is powered on.
Processor power management states To further conserve power in a Working state, the
processor enters a low-power state when the OS is idle.
T C1 state – CPU halt instruction
T C2 state – CPU stop grant state
T C3 state – CPU stop clock state
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Index
A Bluetooth board
Acer Arcade key 6 cable connector 82
Acer disc-to-disc recovery 15 removing 50
Acer MediaTouch keys boot-up options
cable connector 82 drive sequence 19
location 6 multi-boot menu 15
power-on password 16
Acer OrbiCam camera
Quiet Boot 15
location 5 remote boot 15
Acer QuicCharge 3 C
audio card reader
features 2 board connector 83
headphone jack 6 board, removing 54
internal microphone 5 cable connector 82
microphone-in jack 6 compatibility test 90
speaker grill 5 location 6
specifications 95 supported formats 1
subwoofer 8
volume control 6 CCD board
removing 60
B
click buttons 5
Basic Input/Output, see BIOS 11
compatibility tests
battery pack
games 92
charging indicator 9
hardware 89
location 8
software 92
lock 8
release latch 8 connectivity
removing 27 network 2
troubleshooting 66 VVoIP solution 2
BIOS cooling fan
BIOS flash 21 cable connector 83
BIOS recovery 21 cable, disconnecting 33
check version 14 removing 33
configuration utility 11 D
flash utility 21
D2D Recovery 15
package 100
password control 100 DC-in jack 8
Phoenix TrustedCore Setup Utility 11 cable connector 82
ROM size 100 location 8
ROM type 100 removing 54
specifications 100 disassembly procedures
vendor 100
external modules 25
Version 100
guidelines 23
BIOS Supports protocol 100 LCD module 55
Bluetooth main unit 37
compatibility test 90 preparatory steps 24
interface 2 screw list 24
key/indicator 10 stages 23
tools 23
torque values 23
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memory power
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processor power 3
power management 101 status indicators 3
removing 35 storage 1
socket location 83 utilities 4
Q system passwords
changing 18
Quiet Boot 15
HDD password 16
R lost password 18
RTC battery power-on password 16
BIOS error 11 reminders 17
location 82 removing 18
resetting 18
S setting 17
S4 state 101 status 16
south bridge 82 supervisor password 16
user password 16
speaker
system security
cable connector 82
removing 45 system specifications
status indicators 9 environmental 4
physical 3
AC power mode 8
battery charging 9 system time 15
Bluetooth 10 system tour
Caps Lock 9 base view 8
HDD activity 9 easy-launch keys 10
Num Lock 9 front view, close 6
ODD activity 7 front view, open 5
power 9 left view 7
WLAN 10 rear view 8
subwoofer 8 right view 7
cable connector 82 status indicators 9
removing 51 system utilities 4
supervisor password 16 BIOS Flash Utility 21
S-Video/TV-out port 7 Launch Manager 22
Phoenix TrustedCore Setup Utility 11
SWI dip switch
T
function 18
system switch 84 torque values 23
system block diagram 81 touchpad
system board board, removing 47
layout 82 cable connector 82
removing 53 location 6
troubleshooting 66
system date 15
troubleshooting
system features
AC adapter 65
audio 2
battery pack 66
computing platform 1
diagnostic procedure 63
connectivity 2
external FDD 64
display 1
keyboard 64
graphics 1
memory 65
I/O ports 2
optical disc drive 64
keyboard 2
touchpad 66
memory 1
operating system 4
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U W
undetermined problems 79 wireless LAN
upper case compatibility test 90
removing 42 key/indicator 10
solution 2
USB 2.0 ports
WLAN antennas
compatibility tests 89
front 7 disconnecting 30
right 7 removing 61
USB board WLAN board
cable connector 82 removing 29
removing 51 slot location 83
user password 16
V
VGA board
removing 36
slot location 83
VGA port 7
Voice and Video over Internet Protocol 2
volume control switch 6
VVoIP, see Voice and Video over Internet
Protocol 2
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